Senior HV Substation EPC Project Lead

Designer Group; Eemshaven; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group seeks an experienced Senior HV Substation Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major 380/13.8kV substation EPC project, spanning from mobilisation to energisation and handover. You will command multi-disciplinary teams, manage client and supplier relationships, and drive safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has deep HV substation construction knowledge, broad exposure to large-scale EPC programmes, and a proven track record of delivering complex

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering HV substation projects at 110kV and above.
• Demonstrable track record managing major EPC infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong experience managing project safety, commercial performance and programme delivery.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, commercial and construction functions.
• Proven experience managing clients, subcontractors, OEM equipment suppliers and key project stakeholders.
• Extensive knowledge of HV substation construction methodologies, testing, commissioning and energisation processes.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting models, project controls and commercial management.
• Experience working on utility, transmission, renewable integration or grid infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe and successful delivery of the 380/13.8kV EPC substation project from mobilisation through to energisation and final handover.
• Take full accountability for project performance, ensuring delivery against agreed safety, quality, commercial and programme objectives.
• Develop and implement project execution strategies, delivery plans and resource requirements to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineering, construction, commercial, commissioning and support functions.
• Establish and maintain a strong project safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company, client and statutory health and safety requirements.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, cost control measures, variations and contractual obligations to maximise commercial performance.
• Oversee the development, maintenance and delivery of detailed project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Act as the primary interface with the client, building strong relationships and ensuring effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors, specialist contractors, equipment manufacturers and suppliers to ensure quality, performance and programme requirements are met.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight across all HV substation works, including transformers, switchgear, protection systems, control systems and associated infrastructure.
• Drive procurement activities, ensuring long-lead equipment and critical materials are secured in line with project schedules.
• Lead risk identification, mitigation planning and issue resolution to minimise project delays and commercial exposure.
• Chair regular project review meetings and provide accurate reporting on safety, commercial performance, programme status, risks and opportunities to senior management and the client.
• Ensure all construction, testing, commissioning and energisation activities are executed in accordance with project specifications, applicable standards and client requirements.
• Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement whilst mentoring and developing project team members to achieve high-performance delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Safety management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related

PM qualification desirable

Health & Safety qualifications advantageous

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Job description

Designer Group seeks an experienced Senior HV Substation Project Manager to lead the delivery of a major 380/13.8kV substation EPC project, spanning from mobilisation to energisation and handover. You will command multi-disciplinary teams, manage client and supplier relationships, and drive safety, quality and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate has deep HV substation construction knowledge, broad exposure to large-scale EPC programmes, and a proven track record of delivering complex